Raiders mailbag highlights Week 1 newcomers and defensive impact
The team’s official mailbag calls out Treydan Stukes’ immediate defensive contribution and Mike Washington Jr.’s productive limited snaps, signaling how the Raiders plan to deploy rookie contributors moving forward.
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Played 100% of defensive snaps in Week 1.
Recorded first-career interception in the third quarter — noted as first Raiders rookie to intercept in NFL debut since Vann McElroy.
Contributed four solo tackles; graded well in targets (25% completion percentage when targeted).
Seven carries for 41 rushing yards (5.9 YPC) and an 18-yard gain that helped set up a touchdown.
Drafted to complement Ashton Jeanty; used as a rotational/special-teams player in Week 1.
Mailbag suggests coaching staff will continue to leverage him as a complementary offensive weapon.
Jeanty totaled 147 scrimmage yards and caught two touchdown passes in Week 1.
Coaching staff is using Jeanty in varied roles — rushing and as a receiver out of the backfield.
Mailbag notes the Raiders intentionally spread targets across multiple skill players, reducing reliance on a single No. 1 receiver.